First Command - Columbia, SC

Obligatory last day-of-school photo.

Wrapped up Annual Advisor Conference 2026 with a burrito in hand and a head full of ideas. A few days of learning, networking, and sharing ideas have officially earned me a well-deserved lunch.

Class highlights: practical ideas I can put to work, learning from some of the best in the business, and connecting with colleagues from across the company.

Report Card: A+. Class Dismissed.

On conference days we wear peach.

The matching shirts were a fun coincidence, but the real value is conversations. Getting time with people who see challenges through a different lens has a way of sharpening your own thinking and often leads to ideas you wouldn't have found on your own.

Great catching up with Chuck Dixon and Brad Witham at AAC.

Our First Command Home Office team is proud to support the Tarrant Area Food Bank and its mission to fight hunger across North Texas. 💙🍽️

It’s one way we’re able to give back – helping support access to nutritious food for individuals and families in our community.

Honoring the heroes who earned the Purple Heart for their sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to our Nation. 💜

Spotted at AAC last week: Will Barr's caffeine battle plan and evidence that old Marine habits die hard:
✅ Coffee
✅ Red Bull
✅ Backup Red Bull

Semper Fi and stay caffeinated.

AI may be changing the way we work, but does that automatically mean fewer jobs? Our Investment Management Team shares insights on what the data says, why history matters, and how innovation has shaped the workforce before. https://bit.ly/4w3hFsB

For 236 years, the U.S. Coast Guard has protected our shores and our communities with unwavering dedication.

We’re proud to support the Coast Guard families who serve with strength every day. Semper Paratus.

Fort Jackson’s Color Run was a great way to kick off the weekend, and the cooler morning temperatures were a welcome change for everyone. Special thanks to Erika and family for their support and for helping make the event a success.

Our team enjoyed spending the morning with service members and their families.
Supporting those who serve, and the families who serve alongside them, is at the heart of what we do, and we're grateful for opportunities to be part of events like this.


Fort Jackson is not affiliated with First Command Financial Services, Inc., or any of its affiliated entities.

One of my favorite assistants was helping me carry materials, and it got me thinking about how much can change in six months.

At the beginning of the year, we make plans based on what we know at the time. Then life happens. Kids grow. Priorities shift. Opportunities come up. Expenses change. August rarely looks exactly like January.

That’s why midyear is a great time for a financial check-in. Not because your plan needs a report card, but because it may need an update. A quick review can help make sure your savings, spending, and financial strategy still align with what matters most today.

A financial plan should have room to adapt as life evolves. Sometimes it just takes a quick check-in to make sure you’re still carrying the right load.